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GEO Reentry Services to open center in Lycoming County
GEO Reentry Services, in conjunction with Lycoming County, is opening a reentry service center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for non-violent adult probationers and parolees in September. GEO Reentry will provide treatment
Report: Reentry helps states in reducing recidivism
A new report, “Reducing Recidivism: States Deliver Results,” highlights eight states that have successfully seen reductions in their statewide recidivism rates following an emphasis on reentry initiatives. The report, created
Day reporting center opened in Imperial County
GEO Reentry Services was recently chosen to manage a day reporting center in Imperial County, Calif., in partnership with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. The center commemorated its March opening
GEO Reentry opens DRC in Lehigh County
In February, GEO Reentry Services opened eight parolee reentry centers in Pennsylvania as part of a state-wide initiative to reduce recidivism, lower incarceration costs and enhance public safety. The centers
Denver Drug Court celebrates 20th anniversary
The Denver Drug Court recently celebrated its 20th anniversary after being established in 1994 as one of the first drug courts in the country. The anniversary was commemorated at a
Transition celebrations mark opportunity for new beginning
Throughout May and June, several transition celebrations marking the completion of intensive day reporting programs are planned throughout California. Transition celebrations are an opportunity for participants to celebrate and be
Report finds reentry programs help to manage corrections costs, reduce recidivism
A report by the National Conference of State Legislatures has found that reentry programs not only help to manage corrections costs, they also can lead to reduced crime and recidivism.
Pressure on county jails following Realignment
California’s Public Safety Realignment is putting increasing pressure on county jails, a new study finds, but that pressure could be alleviated in part by alternative custody programs that would decrease
Lancaster County recognized for efforts to reduce prison population
Lancaster County, Pa., will be recognized in June for their efforts to combat prison overcrowding by reducing the county’s prison population safely and effectively. The county’s efforts were profiled in
Spotlight on Allegheny County Reentry Service Center
The Allegheny County Reentry Service Center was recently featured in the Pittsburgh City Paper following an open house at the facility! The center, which opened in February, is one of
Richmond DRC to host an open house
GEO Reentry Services and the city of Richmond, Va., are hosting an open house Thursday at the Richmond Day Reporting Center, which opened in March. Corrections officials and local media
New study tracks recidivism rates between 2005 and 2010
A new study released Tuesday by the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that three-in-four former prisoners in 30 states were arrested within five years of release. Additionally, an estimated two-thirds
Spotlight on Lehigh County’s GEO Reentry Service Center
The Lehigh County GEO Reentry Service Center received some great local media attention recently after the center hosted an open house following its grand opening in February! The Allentown center
GEO Reentry hosts open houses for parolee reentry centers in Pennsylvania
GEO Reentry Services is hosting a series of open houses throughout April and May for six of the eight parolee reentry centers opened in February. The centers were opened as
Spotlight on York County Reentry Service Center
The GEO Reentry Services-run York County Reentry Service Center in York County, Pa., has received great attention in the media following a recent open house! The center opened in February
Colorado DOC director discusses need for reentry programming
A fascinating and lengthy profile of the new Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director, Rick Raemisch, highlights the importance of prison reform, including the need for successful reentry programming. Raemisch,
Reentry programs key to reducing recidivism in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel recently told a crowd of prison and community officials that community outreach is the key to reducing recidivism rates in Pennsylvania. Speaking at
Napa County CCSC celebrates 5 years
The successes of the Napa County Community Corrections Service Center, run by GEO Reentry Services, were recently celebrated during a fifth-anniversary luncheon. Opened in 2009, the Napa County CCSC was
Napa County CCSC to celebrate its fifth anniversary
Napa, Calif.—March 14, 2014—The Napa County Probation Department and GEO Reentry Services will host a luncheon on March 17 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Napa County Community Corrections
Obama’s proposed budget to include funds for criminal justice reform
United States Attorney General Eric Holder recently announced that President Obama’s 2015 budget would call for $173 million to go toward criminal justice reform efforts, including funding for state and
Day reporting center opens in Richmond
In partnership with the city of Richmond, Va., GEO Reentry Services opened a day reporting center in Richmond on March 3. The center has the capacity to oversee 150 probationers